For wedding guests · 2 days
Two days in Udaipur: the essential plan
Short on time between functions? This covers the palaces, the lakes and a sunset, without rushing.
1Day 1 · Palaces & the lake
- Morning
City Palace Museum, Udaipur
The Mewar royal family's lakeside palace complex, part of it still a residence, now houses a museum of paintings, textiles, silver and royal artefacts. Open into the evening, it is the anchor sight of old Udaipur.
- Timings
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily
- Entry
- ₹400
- Allow
- 1 h
- Afternoon
Lake Pichola Boat Ride
The official boat excursion circles Lake Pichola with views of the City Palace and Taj Lake Palace and includes a stop at Jag Mandir. Sunset departures are the most popular.
- Timings
- Summer: regular rides 10 AM until 3 PM, sunset rides until 6 PM. Winter: regular 10 AM until 2 PM, sunset until 5 PM
- Entry
- ₹600
- Allow
- 1 h
- From city
- 0.2 km
The official boat excursion stops at the Jag Mandir island palace.
- Evening
Bagore ki Haveli & Dharohar Folk Dance Show
An 18th-century haveli restored by WZCC as a museum of Mewar courtly life, which hosts the evening Dharohar show of Rajasthani folk dance and puppetry. The one-hour show is a popular group outing for guests.
- Timings
- Museum: about 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Entry
- ₹60 (foreigners ₹150)
- Allow
- 1–2 h
- Dinner
🍽 Upré by 1559 AD (Lake Pichola Hotel)
Lake Pichola / Old City · about ₹2,000 for two · lake view
Rooftop restaurant on the Lake Pichola Hotel with lake and skyline views, an open-air bar and cabana seating. Reviews are mixed on food value versus the view.
2Day 2 · Gardens & sunset
- Morning
Saheliyon ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens)
An 18th-century royal garden with fountains, lotus pools and marble pavilions, built for the ladies of the court. A short, easy stop that pairs well with Fateh Sagar.
- Timings
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Entry
- ₹30 (foreigners ₹150)
- Allow
- 1–2 h
- Late morning
Fateh Sagar Lake
A large lake with a lively promenade, boat rides out to Nehru Park island, and street food along Rani Road. A relaxed evening outing.
- Timings
- Boating about 8 AM - 4:30 PM
- Allow
- 1–2 h
- From city
- 5 km
- Afternoon
💍 Wedding functions
- Sunset (if free)
Mansapurna Karni Mata Ropeway
A short cable-car ride up Machhala Hill to the Karni Mata temple, with panoramic views over Lake Pichola and the City Palace. Best around sunset.
- Timings
- Reported as 9 AM - 9 PM
- Allow
- 1 h
A short ropeway ride for wide views over Lake Pichola.
Timings and ticket prices were checked against official and published sources in November 2026 and can change, so confirm on the day.
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